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The large amount of mixed rubbish dumped between Castleton and Commondale on the North York Moors.

Large amount of rubbish dumped on North York Moors - council pledges action

The nightingale is one of the birds which have increased. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Birds are so important to the UK environment

Encourage children to dispose of their litter correctly. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: It’s never too early to start litter picking

Patchwork fields above Lofthouse deep in Nidderdale near Pateley Bridge in North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire's Areas of Natural Beauty become National Landscapes

Red Kite Image: James Hardisty

Head of North York Moors National Park speaks out against raptor persecution

Take measures to help flooding. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Take preventative measures to help flooding

There are around 13 million pumpkins that end up in the bin after Halloween every year

Making the most of Halloween leftovers

Vegan diets also make a huge difference to biodiversity. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Vegan diets can help to benefit the planet

Storm Babet caused chaos on the Yorkshire coast, and with Storm Ciarán on the way, the NFU is campaigning for political action.

National Farmers Union starts campaign inspired by flooding devastation

North York Moors National Park have been dealing with a number of landslips across the Yorkshire coast.

Coastal path near Scarborough closed following a number of landslips

This new law restricts the use of single plastic plates, bowls and trays and bans the use of single use cutlery items, balloon sticks and food or drink containers, to tackle plastic pollution.

East Yorkshire Council reminds businesses of new single use plastic regulations
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has contacted businesses across the region to remind them that the new Environmental Protection Regulations have now come into force.

Heat pump grants have been hiked up by 50%. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Lots to celebrate that will help the planet

Forest Green Rovers and Birmingham City. Getty Images

Going Green: Winners in sport and a more sustainable future

Dogger Bank is being developed and built by the UK’s SSE Renewables in a joint venture with Norway’s Equinor and Vårgrønn

World's largest wind farm near Bridlington starts producing energy

A bowl of porridge is very healthy and has a really low carbon footprint. Photo: Adobe

Going Green:

Scarborough's South Bay.

Action plan drawn up to tackle Scarborough South Bay bathing water problems

Combustion engine cars would be banned by 2030 but it has been pushed back to 2035. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Government U-turns are going to cost us

Climate change from drought to green growth. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Lead by example to help climate change

Baking a gift for Christmas. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Money and time saving Christmas ideas for all

The weekend heatwave on the Yorkshire coast could be very beneficial for local wildlife like hedgehogs. Photo: Woodland Trust/Laurie Campbell

Yorkshire coast heatwave could bring boost to soon-to-be hibernating wildlife

While we know second hand is a great option, there’s also plenty that can be done when you buy new clothes to help the environment too. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Being fashionable as well as sustainable

Leaping salmon or trout. picture: Whitby Photography

Whitby's River Esk Atlantic salmon scheme wins £500,000 grant support

The council's highways maintenance staff trying out new electric, battery-powered tools on site.

Council introduces new eco-friendly road repair scheme across East Yorkshire

September is Sustainable Seafood month designed to make us a little more aware about where the seafood we eat comes from. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Be aware of where our seafood comes from

A spectator attempts to cool down in the heat. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Going Green: Climate change is having an impact on all sports

Last year's big community clean-up.

Eastfield to host big community clean-up for third year running

Horse riding on the Cleveland Way.

National Park seeks people passionate about making area welcoming to all

Florence Pugh. Photo: Getty Images

Going Green: A greener way to get kids ready for school
It might feel like they broke up from school a heartbeat ago, but September is just around the corner and with that comes the expense – not to mention the headache – of the new school term.

A willow casket. Photo: Studio Porto Sabbia

Going Green: Choose an environmentally friendly funeral

The South Bay at Scarborough

'Several pollution sources' are to blame for South Bay’s ‘poor’ water quality

Claire Campbell, the Environment Agency’s technical bathing waters expert, sampling water at Bridlington South.

Investigation in Bridlington beach ‘poor’ water quality to start this summer

Recycle all your old household electricals. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Recycle all your old household electrical items

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust have released a new guidebook called 'Discover Yorkshire's Wildlife'.

New Yorkshire Wildlife Trust guidebook to help ‘Discover Yorkshire’s Wildlife’

Simon Theakston, president of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, presents John Beech, Mulgrave’s assistant rural surveyor, with a certificate and engraved crystal glasses at the Great Yorkshire Show.

Mulgrave Estate, near Whitby, honoured for conservation work

Isabelle Bunyan, of Egton, riding Cayberry Stringfellows, held by her mum Louise Bunyan, at the 2022 Egton Show.

Egton Show, near Whitby, set to welcome the crowds

Scampston Hall and walled garden has been nominated for a Historic Houses Garden of the Year Award 2023.

Scampston Walled Garden earns finalist spot in Historic Houses Garden of Year

Juvenile lobsters released into the sea.

Yorkshire Coast BID backs Whitby Lobster Hatchery's visitor centre plan

EV's are cheaper to own and incredibly simple to charge. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: EV’s are cheaper to own and simple to charge

We have to adapt to changes and become more resilient to weather. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Pledge to protect lives and wellbeing in UK

Environmental campaigner Feargal Sharkey

Yorkshire Water's 'ridiculous' advert criticised by campaigner Feargal Sharkey

Coldplay performs at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen. Photo by Mads Claus Rasmussen / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP via Getty Images

Going Green: Musicians can help in tackling climate change

The RSPB reserve at Bempton Cliffs is staying open, however it has released guidance for visitors while the site is investigated for an outbreak of 'Bird Flu'.

RSPB reserve near Bridlington warn visitors about possible ‘Bird ‘flu outbreak

Thousands of fish are dying due to the low oxygen levels in the water. Phot: Adobe

Going Green: Help is needed to keep our waterways healthy

The UK is not on track to reach legally binding targets to reduce carbon pollution. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Where does the UK sit in the world rankings?

One of the new 'Dalek-style' bins in Whitby, on the town's West Cliff.

Whitby's new 'Dalek' bins set to 'exterminate' litter
New ‘Dalek-style’ bins in Whitby are set to exterminate litter in the town, says North Yorkshire Council, with the summer season about to get into full swing.

The loss of natural habitats across North Yorkshire and York is to be countered by a new strategy drawn up as part of a national government programme to help to improve the environment and tackle climate change.

New strategy aims to reverse the decline of natural habitats

View towards Commondale on the North York Moors.

North York Moors 'the UK’s best National Park for a campervan holiday'

National Simplicity Day is this month (photo: Adobe)

Tiny changes truly can make huge differences

Rural communities are among those which are being urged to apply for funding to help introduce environmentally friendly measures in homes across the county.

Council secures £14.5m to improve housing energy efficiency

Staff at Scarborough Morrisons had erected barriers to protect the nest

Heartbreak as mother seagull killed in Scarborough's Morrisons car park

Danby Park Wood, on the North York Moors.

New strategy aims to reverse decline of national park natural habitats

A minke whale has been spotted leaping from the water off Scarborough, amazing those lucky enough to see it. Image: Steve Shipley/SWNS

Photos show minke whale leaping out of the sea off the coast of Scarborough

Going Green: Warmer waters aren’t healthy for our wildlife

Decathlon’s green ‘No tent left behind’ campaign

Electric vehicles are here to stay

Going Green: Driving home case for more electric vehicles